Most States Scored Average on the Affordability and Homebuilding Report Card; Some Outright Flunked

Realtor.com’s Affordability and Homebuilding Report Cards gave top marks to South Carolina (A), Texas, and Iowa (A-), with neighboring states mostly earning Bs. Ohio scored a C+, with Toledo offering homes nearly $200,000 below the national median. Door and window companies in high-scoring states may see more new build opportunities, while others might focus on replacements. Seven states, including California and New York, received Fs.